What happened on Monday May 11, 1959?

Here's what happened on May 11, 1959:

• Geneva Conference on German Reunification Foreign ministers from Britain, the United States, France, and the Soviet Union convened in Geneva for a 17-day conference aimed at discussing the reunification of Germany, though no definitive agreement was reached, reflecting the complex geopolitical tensions of the Cold War era.
• Elvis Presley's UK Chart Debut Elvis Presley made his first entry onto the United Kingdom music charts with his iconic song "Heartbreak Hotel", marking a significant moment in his international musical career.
• Yogi Berra's Errorless Streak Ends New York Yankees' legendary catcher Yogi Berra's remarkable errorless streak of 148 consecutive games came to an end, highlighting his exceptional defensive skills in professional baseball.
• First Professional Soccer League in South Africa A historic moment in South African sports as nine clubs from the Transvaal and three from Natal province established the country's first professional soccer football league, marking a significant milestone in the nation's sporting development.

Events in 1959

May 11, 1959: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 11, 1959

Newspapers from May. 11, 1959

May 11, 1959 was a Monday and it was the 131st day of the year 1959 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1959 can also be written as 5/11/1959 in the US and as 11/5/1959 in UK and Europe.

May 11, 1959 in May 1959 calendar

Famous people born on May 11, 1959:

• Martha Quinn in Albany

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Famous people born in 1959

Famous people born on May 11th

May 11, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 11, 1959 was The Happy Organ by Dave Baby Cortez, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. Dave Baby Cortez - The Happy Organ
2. The Impalas - Sorry (I Ran All The Way Home)
3. The Fleetwoods - Come Softly To Me
4. Edward Byrnes - Kookie, Kookie (Lend Me Your Comb)
5. Elvis Presley - (Now And Then There's) A Fool Such As I

May 11, 1959: What was the number 1 song in the UK on that day?

The number 1 song in the UK on May 11, 1959 was A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight by Elvis Presley, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. Elvis Presley - A Fool Such As I / I Need Your Love Tonight
2. Buddy Holly - It Doesn't Matter Anymore
3. Russ Conway - Side Saddle
4. Marty Wilde - Donna
5. Ricky Nelson - It's Late

May 11, 1959: What was the number 1 R&B song on that day?

The number 1 R&B song on May 11, 1959 was Kansas City by Wilbert Harrison, according to the music chart for the week May 11th and May 17th.

1. Wilbert Harrison - Kansas City
2. Jackie Wilson - That's Why (I Love You So)
3. The Fiestas - So Fine
4. Brook Benton - It's Just A Matter Of Time
5. Dodie Stevens - Pink Shoe Laces

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 11, 1959: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 1959 is Pig and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 11, 1959 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 1959 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on May 11, 1959 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:36 am and setting at 11:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 23, 1959 while the next full moon would come on May 22, 1959.

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Your place in the Universe on May 11, 1959

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Someone born on May 11, 1959 is:

66 years and 2 days old,

or 792 months and 2 days old,

or 3444 weeks and 1 day old,

or 24109 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 11, 1959?

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 11th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 1959?

You belong to the Baby Boomer Generation if you were born on May 11, 1959.

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